Angelique Flynn
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Say No More
- By: Caroline Overington
- Narrated by: Anna Skellern
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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Who is Audrey Hoedemaker? It's a question her sister Maureen has heard more times than she can count, and she doesn't know what the short answer would be. Little sister, troubled teen, backpacker, musical theatre coach, con artist, childcare worker. Murderer. A tragic, traumatic childhood casts a long shadow on the Hoedemaker sisters. Maureen has worked hard to move beyond the violence of the past and build a good, honest life for herself. Audrey, however, just can't seem to do the same, careening from one state of chaos to another.
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Seriously, that was the ending?
- By alicia in athens on 02-13-25
- Say No More
- By: Caroline Overington
- Narrated by: Anna Skellern
Trigger Warning
Reviewed: 01-03-25
I didn't know that there would be so many triggers in this book (child abuse, sexual violence), but I thought these topics were handled so well, and with so much compassion, that I was able to continue listening. All the way to the surprising end, that I did not see coming! Loved it!
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Wrong Place Wrong Time
- A Novel
- By: Gillian McAllister
- Narrated by: Lesley Sharp
- Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger.
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Love this book!
- By Amazon Customer on 08-04-22
- Wrong Place Wrong Time
- A Novel
- By: Gillian McAllister
- Narrated by: Lesley Sharp
Many mind blown moments
Reviewed: 05-27-24
I've listened to so many suspense novels that I almost always can guess the entire plot from 1/4 way through the book. This one was different. It was smart, it was funny, it had so many twists and turns, and ultimately, it was about love. Highly recommend!
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Find Her Alive
- By: Diane Saxon
- Narrated by: Katy Sobey
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
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Responding to reports of deadly screams in the Ironbridge Gorge, Detective Sergeant Jenna Morgan is first on the scene to investigate. As the search intensifies, Jenna soon discovers her sister Fliss’ severely injured Dalmatian, Domino, and the naked, tortured body of an unknown woman.
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Painfully awful
- By MamaBear on 12-30-21
- Find Her Alive
- By: Diane Saxon
- Narrated by: Katy Sobey
The first half was great, the second half was blah
Reviewed: 12-26-23
I found the book really repetitive. The descriptions used to describe the characters and events, and the thoughts the characters had all seemed to be doubled and tripled, sometimes in the same chapter. I feel like 2 hours could have been shaved off from just that. Also, the narrator's voice was irritating as all of her sentences ended in up tone.
I guessed who the criminal was pretty early on, but it didn't detract from the story. I liked the bond between the sisters and the part the dog played in the story.
Overall, it was a decent book. An easy, quick listen.
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Before She Disappeared
- A Novel (A Frankie Elkin Novel, Book 1)
- By: Lisa Gardner
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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Frankie Elkin is an average middle-aged woman, a recovering alcoholic with more regrets than belongings. But she spends her life doing what no one else will - searching for missing people the world has stopped looking for. When the police have given up, when the public no longer remembers, when the media has never paid attention, Frankie starts looking. A new case brings her to Mattapan, a Boston neighborhood with a rough reputation. She is searching for Angelique Badeau, a Haitian teenager who vanished from her high school months earlier.
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One of my favorite authors...
- By shelley on 01-20-21
- Before She Disappeared
- A Novel (A Frankie Elkin Novel, Book 1)
- By: Lisa Gardner
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
Intelligent Mystery
Reviewed: 12-28-22
The main story and the backstory were interesting and kept me guessing. The characters were well developed and likeable. I was hooked from the first chapter.
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Socialism, Fascism, and the Tyranny of Big Government
- By: Michael Dahlen
- Narrated by: Joe Nagle
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
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Socialism, Fascism, and the Tyranny of Big Government surveys the main statist politico-economic systems. And it concludes with a brilliant analysis of the nature and causes of tyranny.
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scarily similar to the Biden administration.
- By V. Bandit on 02-16-21
- Socialism, Fascism, and the Tyranny of Big Government
- By: Michael Dahlen
- Narrated by: Joe Nagle
Robotic Narrator, but Great Information
Reviewed: 12-28-22
I learned most of this in school, but this was a great refresher course! Unfortunately, the voice of the Narrator was dull and robotic. The sheer amount of quotes used in the writing was frustrating as well. But the information was concise and hard-hitting. More people need to read this, regardless of their political leanings.
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Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
- A Memoir
- By: Matthew Perry
- Narrated by: Matthew Perry
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes listeners onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.
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Mad at myself for getting sucked in
- By betty on 11-03-22
- Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
- A Memoir
- By: Matthew Perry
- Narrated by: Matthew Perry
Funny, Tragic, Raw
Reviewed: 12-28-22
I had to listen on 1.25 and at that speed, Matthew Perry sounded like Chandler Bing.
It was an honest look at his life and his addiction. I truly appreciated his insight, self-reflection, and self-acceptance of his addiction, as well as how he portrayed 12-step fellowships.
I could have done without the multiple references to how Friends was the greatest show on earth. It was a great show and its ratings were great, but it became tiresome after the 400th time he said it. Other than that, I appreciated the book.
It just goes to show, no matter how much money and fame you have, addiction affects everyone the same. You can't pull a "geographic" to get out of it. You have to work through it.
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
- As Told to Alex Haley
- By: Malcolm X, Alex Haley
- Narrated by: Laurence Fishburne
- Length: 16 hrs and 52 mins
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Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
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it's Nearly perfect
- By Kerry on 09-16-20
- The Autobiography of Malcolm X
- As Told to Alex Haley
- By: Malcolm X, Alex Haley
- Narrated by: Laurence Fishburne
A Must Read
Reviewed: 09-28-22
Laurence Fishburne was excellent as Malcolm X.
The beginning of his story was engaging and I listened through it very quickly. I had to keep reminding myself that it happened almost 100 years ago.
Then came his prison years and conversion to Islam. It was harder to listen to as the overwhelming theme was how white people are the devil. But it helped make sense of why so many Black men find Islam through hard times and jail times and why they are attracted to that message. And a part of me wonders if Narcotics Anonymous might be partially influenced by the beliefs and traditions of Islam.
The third part of the book was about his falling out with the organization he helped build, and his spiritual movement towards the Islamic religion of the rest of the world. His views evolved throughout the book.
A common thread throughout his life story was his hatred of conservatives (wolves) AND liberals (foxes). This could apply to politics today!!!
I had heard so many characterizations of Malcolm X and I wanted to learn and understand for myself. I'm glad I did! This one book gave me insight into the mindset of African Americans today and how to be a true ally. This should be a required read in high schools across America!
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Just Like Mother
- By: Anne Heltzel
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
- Length: 10 hrs and 30 mins
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The last time Maeve saw her cousin was the night she escaped the cult they were raised in. For the past two decades, Maeve has worked hard to build a normal life in New York City, where she keeps everything—and everyone—at a safe distance. When Andrea suddenly reappears, Maeve regains the only true friend she’s ever had. Soon she’s spending more time at Andrea’s remote Catskills estate than in her own cramped apartment. Maeve doesn’t even mind that her cousin’s wealthy work friends clearly disapprove of her single lifestyle.
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Topical, Decent, Predictable
- By Zoe on 05-25-22
- Just Like Mother
- By: Anne Heltzel
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Evans
I did not see that coming!
Reviewed: 06-18-22
I found the book mostly predictable but I couldn't stop listening. The end was a total surprise for me though! Warning: graphic sexual scenes, rape, and violence.
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Acid for the Children
- A Memoir
- By: Flea
- Narrated by: Flea
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
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Iconic bassist and co-founder of the immortal Red Hot Chili Peppers finally tells his fascinating life story, complete with all the dizzying highs and the gutter lows you'd expect from an LA street rat turned world-famous rock star.
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Flea gets it right...
- By Anonymous User on 11-15-19
- Acid for the Children
- A Memoir
- By: Flea
- Narrated by: Flea
I didn't want it to end.
Reviewed: 03-05-22
Though I enjoyed the music of RHCP as a teenager, I knew nothing about Flea. I now feel like I have a personal relationship with him. His telling of his story was so poignant, so HUMAN, so beautiful. He made me laugh out loud and sob uncontrollably.
It's obvious how well-read he is by his poetic description of his experiences, and his passion for music shines through. When he remembered friends he lost, and got choked up in the memory, I could feel his pain. When he talked about the madness of drug use, I could feel that too.
Though this book had its dark moments, like every memoir does, it was ultimately a book about finding yourself and loving yourself; it was a story of hope. I highly recommend it.
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- A Novel
- By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, Robin Miles
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no one in the journalism community is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her? Why now? Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband, David, has left her, and her career has stagnated.
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Glucose Gluttony
- By W Perry Hall on 03-17-18
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
- A Novel
- By: Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Narrated by: Alma Cuervo, Julia Whelan, Robin Miles
Love, Love, LOVED this book
Reviewed: 02-21-22
This story was daring, provocative, and dramatic. I loved it so much! If you're into serious literature, this isn't it. But if you love a good scandal, a juicy story, and a surprise that's believable, this is the book for you. The last line of the book had me cheering. I highly recommend it!
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